Brunch with Santa

Sundays November 25 - December 23; 9:30 - 1:30 PM; Live entertainment and children's activities

Top 10 Reasons to Visit Willow Valley in the winter:

10. Holiday Decorations
9. Decadent Baked Goods
8. Save a trip to the mall and give your family gift certificates to Willow Valley.
7. Excellent Service
6. You can relax.
5. You don't have to make your bed.
4. We do the dishes.
3. Indoor pools and waterpark
2. The food!
1. You can't beat our winter specials!

Renovation plans

More details to come soon.

Holiday decorations

Outdoor Displays
Displays by the pond:
Family of Skaters with dog
Reindeer & snowflakes
Large colored pole tree
Arbor of Stars

Front Entrance of the Resort:
Family of Deer : Named Bucky, Beauty, Bambi
2 Manger scenes located at the Chapel and along 222 side of Property

Bells displayed on light posts throughout the Resort

Exterior lights
2,500 sets of 50 = 125,000 individual bulbs, plugged in end to end would be 10 miles of lights
exterior lights are put up starting the third week of October, thru the end of November

Interior Displays
Poinsettia Tree - takes 210 poinsettias
Sleigh Display - Pictures can be taken in the sleigh
Children of the World Tree - located by the Front Desk
24 trees are set up and decorated through out the Resort complex
76 poinsettias are placed throughout resort; 286, total, with poinsettia tree

Interior decorations setup starts the week before Thanksgiving and completed in the 1st week of December

Comments from Our Guests

"I want to thank you for the wonderful service and hospitality you showed my family while we were in your delightful resort this past weekend. Your staff is one of the finest I have ever come across in any hotel or resort I have been in. They are a credit to Willow Valley. We can't wait to come and visit you next year. Thank you all again for helping us make memories."

Sheila Tobin

"Everywhere we went on the property your staff was most knowledgeable of their job and went out of their way to please us and all of your guests."

Clement Campbell

Area Events

Christmas in Hershey

November 16 - December 31
Hersheypark and surrounding area
Hersheypark's Christmas Candylane features more than one million twinkling lights, shopping, holiday entertainment, rides, live reindeer and Santa. Nearby, take the Hershey Sweet Lights driving tour with more than two miles of 600 illuminated, animated displays. See website for dates and times.
Admission: $9.95 for ages 3 and over; $20 per car, mini van and SUV (seats up to 8).
Address: Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA 17033
Phone: 1-800-HERSHEY
Website

Simply...Old Fashioned Christmas Friday Nights

Weekends, November 30 - December 22
Kitchen Kettle Village
Enjoy the magic of the holidays, as the Village is beautifully decorated. From the crisp night air, to strolling musicians and bustling from one shop to the next, this event is one not to miss! Visit the 39 shops and restaurants filled with gifts from the heart. An Official FlavorFest Event.
Time:5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Address: 3529 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse, PA 17534
Phone: 717-768-8261
Website

The Ice Park

November 30 - February 17, 2008
Clipper Magazine Stadium
Skate under the stars in Lancaster's ONLY outdoor ice skating rink, located in the city's minor league ballpark.
Address: 650 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603
Phone: 717-509-HITS
Website

Mid-Life, the Crisis Musical

January 4 - February 9, 2008
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
If you need reading glasses, you're going bald, got acid reflux, double chins or you're having hot flashes ... you're gonna LOVE Mid-Life, the Crisis Musical! We've got the prescription to give you more laugh lines!
Address: 510 Centerville Road, Lancaster, PA 17601
Phone: 717-898-1900
Website

Winter Escape

January 19, 2008 - March 31, 2008
Longwood Gardens
Lush and fragrant florals from across the globe provide a respite from frosty temperatures. Enjoy the exotic Palm House, balmy Tropical Terrace and colorful beauty of the Mediterranean Garden. Learn from experts during workshops and demonstrations.
Address: 901 Conservatory Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348
Phone: 610-388-1000
Website

Fire & Ice Festival

February 15, 2008 - February 17, 2008
Downtown Lititiz
The "ice" of this family festival is the ice sculptures in downtown Lititz, and the "fire" is in a chili cook-off on Saturday! Enjoy Friday night block party with a Winter Wonderland Carnival, on-site ice carvings, games, interactive activities, lots of great food and much more!
Address: Downtown Lititz, Lititz, PA 17543
Phone: 717-625-2388

Daniel & the Lions' Den

February 16, 2008 - May 17, 2008
Sight & Sound Millennium Theatre
Returning in a refreshed format after a five year absence, this musical drama features memorable moments such as the refusal of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego to bow to the massive golden statute followed by their punishment in the furnace, along with Daniel's experience in a den of hungry lions.
Admission:
Weekday (Tues-Thurs): adults $47, teens $28, children $16
Weekend (Fri-Sat): adults $54, teens $28, children $16
Address: Strasburg, PA 17579
Phone: 717-687-7800
Website